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Board: Arthritis 10-31-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 279
Posted By Northwind
Re: Basal Joint surgery second time around!

That's excellent news Janet. I hope you continue to heal well!
Board: Foot Problems 09-01-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By Northwind
Re: So sad and upset!

Oh man, that is rough. Is there anything you can do about it? At the same time, better to have no toes than other consequences of infection. When I had my big toe fused, there was a bone infection...
Board: Arthritis 08-02-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,633
Posted By Northwind
re: going through the basal joint surgery process - my story

Hi Janet, I'm glad to hear your EKG issues were because of a screw-up, and not because you have heart issues. Good luck with your surgery. Seems to me it is tomorrow. Am I right? I'll send some...
Board: Arthritis 08-01-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,633
Posted By Northwind
re: going through the basal joint surgery process - my story

Hi Ginger, I had never heard of Dupuytren's Contracture until recently and now I've seen a couple people with it, and have also heard of others with it. I suspect that is because I am in the age...
Board: Foot Problems 07-25-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,889
Posted By Northwind
Re: Big Toe Fusion or Implant?

I'm really curious about what the OP decided to do. I notice she hasn't been back, and that she only posted once.

For anyone reading this, I had a fusion in October 2009 and am glad I did. I read...
Board: Foot Problems 07-25-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By Northwind
Re: Hallux rigidus live with it or surgery???

It sounds like you can try some more non-invasive things before you take the surgery route. Is the sports medicine Dr an orthopaedic surgeon? If not, that might be a good opinion to get.

Having...
Board: Foot Problems 07-24-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By Northwind
Re: activity after big toe fusion

I had my big toe fused in October 2009, and last year I walked in a two day, 60 kilometre walk for cancer. I NEVER would have been able to do that prior to surgery. I would imagine you will be able...
Board: Arthritis 07-04-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,656
Posted By Northwind
Re: Arthritic foot pain at night?

I had arthritis in my big toe joint. I'd had foot pain for some time, and didn't do anything because I figured it was just life. I have a family history of bunions and bad feet, so I figured I'd deal...
Board: Foot Problems 05-07-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 966
Posted By Northwind
Re: Sleeping suggestions post-surgery

I slept with my foot on a pillow or two, and with the sheets untucked. It was hard to get used to that position, but once I did, it was hard to adjust to a flat position again! :/

Good luck
Board: Foot Problems 04-04-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,876
Posted By Northwind
Re: Big toe fusion

Hi Crissi, I had my big toe fused on October 28, 2009. Last summer, I walked in a cancer walk that was two days and 60 kms. We walked 35 kms the first day, and 25 the second. I had wicked blisters,...
Board: Foot Problems 04-04-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,806
Posted By Northwind
Re: Hallux Limitus - what does my future hold?

That's excellent news karenski! It sounds like you are doing something about this at the right time, before it gets worse. Happy healing!
Board: Foot Problems 03-26-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,806
Posted By Northwind
Re: Hallux Limitus - what does my future hold?

I had more severe hallux rigidus in my big toe joint. It was bone on bone because of osteoarthritis. I had orthotics for a while, and they stopped helping me. The podiatrist suggested surgery. He...
Board: Arthritis 12-08-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,107
Posted By Northwind
Re: Neck Arthiritis

I have two degenerated discs in my neck, and arthritis. I had a bad whiplash about 15 years ago. I had a big flare about five years ago when I hit a deer with my car. I had it x-rayed at that point...
Board: Foot Problems 09-16-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 829
Posted By Northwind
Re: Doctor says pain is in my mind?

I agree with what the other two have said. Certainly, it is scary to "push through" some of the pain associated with healing, but pain is real. Get a second opinion, and maybe some physio advice on...
Board: Foot Problems 09-14-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,100
Posted By Northwind
Re: Toe joint fusion surgery--anyone had?

Wow bkberries, two feet at once! Ouch. At least you will have it all done and out of the way.

As an update, I walked the 60 kilometres in two days last month. We did 35K the first day, and 25 the...
Board: Foot Problems 06-29-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By Northwind
Re: Post surgery-- How long were you laid up because of swelling?

I think my foot swelled and turned red for the better part of a year. The painful swelling only lasted a few months. I had a little foldable stool that I took with me so I could elevate my foot...
Board: Foot Problems 02-20-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,461
Posted By Northwind
Re: Ladies--Heels after MTP toe fusion??

Hi vrouw63, before I had my surgery, I was starting to consider looking for negative heel shoes...you know the kind where the heel is lower than the toe. I had some Dansko clogs which I could no...
Board: Foot Problems 12-25-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,687
Posted By Northwind
Re: Really wishing I never had this done!

Hi cloud, it will get better. Before you know it, you will forget that your foot is different. I was thinking about that today. My foot feels normal now.

Merry Christmas.
Board: Foot Problems 12-15-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,200
Posted By Northwind
Re: Question about toe fusion

I had my toe fused last year at the end of October. The surgeon put in a plate with five screws. He did not cast me. Apparently the plate in my situation acts as a cast/splint. I was able to heel...
Board: Foot Problems 12-06-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,687
Posted By Northwind
Re: Really wishing I never had this done!

That is great news cloud. I hope things continue to improve for you.
:wave:
Board: Foot Problems 12-02-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,162
Posted By Northwind
Re: Toe Fusion

Good luck with that Chubstercat! I hope it solves the problems for you.
Board: Foot Problems 11-28-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,411
Posted By Northwind
Re: my foot surgery is Dec 1 and what types of anesthesia is there? and...

My surgery was a half hour, so that could be right. I think bunion surgery is a little more painful than mine was, but the same principles apply.....keep your foot elevated and it will be MUCH...
Board: Foot Problems 11-28-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,411
Posted By Northwind
Re: my foot surgery is Dec 1 and what types of anesthesia is there? and...

Hi worrysoul, I am not sure what surgery you are having. I had my big toe fused. The surgery was on a Wednesday. I took the Tramadol that night and every day until Sunday. I didn't really need the...
Board: Foot Problems 11-26-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,411
Posted By Northwind
Re: my foot surgery is Dec 1 and what types of anesthesia is there? and...

I had a spinal and twilight anaesthetic. If I had to do it again, I would only have the spinal and maybe an Ativan or something. I trusted the surgeon, and it wasn't that noisy. By the time I got to...
Board: Foot Problems 11-26-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,687
Posted By Northwind
Re: Really wishing I never had this done!

Hi Cloud, I was able to heel weight bear as I could tolerate it from the beginning. I am guessing that counts as partial weight bearing. My foot had swelling up until a couple of months...
Board: Foot Problems 11-15-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,687
Posted By Northwind
Re: Really wishing I never had this done!

Good luck with your appointment. I hope you find relief. Do not worry about getting people into trouble. It is your foot. Also, you can be part of an improvement in the services they deliver to...
Board: Foot Problems 11-07-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,100
Posted By Northwind
Re: Toe joint fusion surgery--anyone had?

My joint does not move either. I asked the surgeon if it would fuse naturally. He said not completely, and that it would become more painful.That made my mind up.

My procedure was the one with a...
Board: Foot Problems 10-25-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,893
Posted By Northwind
Re: Osteotomy or fusion for hallux rigidus?? HELP!!

Wow, this is quite the thread. Is the original poster still around? I'd be interested to hear an update.

I had a fusion of my big toe on October 28, 2009. As I approach my first anniversary, I am...
Board: Foot Problems 10-23-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,488
Posted By Northwind
Re: Hallux Rigidus two implants and NO HELP

elager, I am almost a year past my fusion and I am really happy with it. I went for a four mile walk with the dog this morning and had no pain. I could not have said that, or done that last year. I...
Board: Foot Problems 02-03-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,441
Posted By Northwind
Big toe fusion and gait

I need to express something to counter what I keep reading. One thing they say is a negative effect of having the big toe fused is that it alters the gait of the person and causes more problems as a...
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